Welcome to the
Minnesota National Guard Enlisted Association
As the only professional non-profit dedicated exclusively to Minnesotaโs enlisted soldiers and airmen, we advocate for the benefits youโve earned. Your membership powers our lobbying efforts for tax exemptions, tuition reimbursement, better healthcare, technician programs and much more! Beyond the Capitol, we provide exclusive scholarships and emergency financial aid to any Guard member in need. Join us today to keep our legislative voice loud and our families supported. Stand with us. Protect your benefits.
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๐จReady to Get Involved? MNEGA Needs You!๐จ
MNEGA is growing, and we have several committee positions waiting for the right people to fill them. While our Board members are currently covering these roles to keep us compliant with our by-laws, we want you to bring your fresh perspective to the table.
This is a fantastic, low-pressure way to start your leadership journey within the association. Help us stay mission-readyโvolunteer for a committee today!
Lead Where You StandโJoin an MNEGA Committee
Want to grow your network and sharpen your leadership skills outside of your drill weekend? MNEGA committees are the “engine room” of our association. Whether itโs Legislative advocacy, Scholarship management, or By-Laws oversight, our committees are where the real work happens.
Currently, our Board members are pulling double duty to keep these moving, but we want your voice in the room. This is the perfect entry point to get involved, understand the associationโs inner workings, and make a tangible impact on the lives of Minnesotaโs Soldiers and Airmen. No prior board experience requiredโjust a willingness to serve.
Get involved!
Our Events
National EANGUS Conference
Daytona Beach, FL 31 JULY – 3 AUGUST 2026ย
(Travel Dates 30 Jul & 4 August)
The Purpose: National Impact & Professional Growth.
What Happens: Delegates from all 54 states and territories congregate to finalize the National Legislative Proclamation. It is also a premier professional development event, featuring senior leadership speakers from the NGB and the Pentagon.
The Goal: To take the ideas born in Minnesota and turn them into national law through EANGUSโs powerful presence in Washington, D.C. Register Today https://eangus.org/2026-conference/
State Business Meeting / Conference
24-25 April 2026
The Purpose: Grassroots Governance.
What Happens: This is the most important meeting for the individual member. It is where we vote on our associationโs bylaws, elect our leadership, and debate the resolutions that form our legislative agenda for the coming year.
The Goal: To maintain a member-led organization where every Enlisted voice has a vote in the direction of the association.
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes | 6967 Forest Lake Rd | Baxter, MN 56425
National Legislative Workshop
The Purpose: Advocacy in Action.
What Happens: We gather at the State Capitol to bridge the gap between the uniform and the legislature. Members receive briefings on current billsโsuch as state tax exemptions, education incentives, and veteran careโand meet face-to-face with lawmakers.
The Goal: To ensure that those who draft Minnesotaโs laws understand the unique sacrifices and needs of our Enlisted force.
Regional Area V Caucus
The Purpose: Regional Unity.
What Happens: Minnesota joins forces with our neighboring states (IL, IN, IA, MI, OH, and WI). We meet to discuss shared challenges and align our legislative resolutions before heading to the national stage.
The Goal: To build a “Midwest Block” of influence, ensuring our regional priorities have the numbers they need to pass at the national level.
Executive Board Meetings
The Purpose: Stewardship & Strategy.
What Happens: Your elected Board of Directors meets throughout the year to manage the associationโs finances, membership programs, and corporate partnerships.
The Goal: To ensure the MNGEA remains a transparent, fiscally responsible, and effective organization that is always ready to support the membership.
Corporate Partners
USAA donates $1000 to MNGEA to be used for our Scholarship program. See if you or one of your dependants qualify today! Scholarship info
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